What happened the last time the teams met?

In total Bristol City have won 35 games against Reading while Reading have won 38.

A total of 19 have been drawn. Last season City lost both games against the Royals. Initially they at the Madejski Stadium in November 2-1 before the Royals headed to Ashton Gate on January 2 and beat the Robins 2-3.

Team news

Gary O'Neil of Bristol City shoots during the morning session (Image: Matt McNulty/JMP)

Lee Johnson’s men are suffering from one or two niggles, it was revealed at the press conference on Wednesday. Milan Djuric is recovering from his groin surgery back in Italy while Gary O’Neil is suffering from an injury on his knee while Jens Hegeler is back in contention after an ankle injury.

Meanwhile Jaap Stam has confirmed John Smith won’t make the match while striker Yann Kermorgant and defender Jordan Obita are still both out of action.